Instant Insights: Using Crops as Biofuel

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Dr Hardev S. Sandhu (University of Florida) Prof B. Brian He (University of Idaho)

Instant Insights

Using Crops as Biofuel

Dr Hardev S. Sandhu (University of Florida), Prof B. Brian He (University of Idaho), Dr Dev Shrestha (University of Idaho) , Dr Jean-Marc Roda (Universiti Putra Malaisia)

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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
15 March 2022

Grasslands, heaths, prairies, tundra; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology; Sustainable agriculture; Agronomy & crop production; Tropical agriculture: practice & techniques

Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights

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This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on using crops as biofuel.

The first chapter reviews the key issues and challenges faced when expanding sugarcane cultivation for bioenergy, primarily, competition with food crops, loss of biodiversity, water, air and soil pollution, as well as a potential increase in pest problems.

The second chapter describes current technologies and constraints of biodiesel production, including the need for a consistent supply of feedstock to ensure a sustainable biodiesel industry. The chapter also examines life cycle assessment (LCA) of canola/rapeseed biodiesel production.

The third chapter addresses the sustainability of biofuels derived from palm oil and discusses the impact of their production on our ecosystems. The chapter also reviews the economics of biofuel and the levels of governmental support needed for sustainable production.

The fourth chapter examines the potential of varying grassland types for biomass production. It details the options for use of grassland biomass, citing its suitability for combustion, pyrolysis, biorefining and for use in bioenergy applications.

The final chapter reviews best agronomic practices for increasing overall biomass output in the face of pressing environmental changes. It also utilises the LCA framework to review strategies for crop improvement, such as crop rotations.

By: Dr Hardev S. Sandhu (University of Florida), Prof B. Brian He (University of Idaho), Dr Dev Shrestha (University of Idaho), Dr Jean-Marc Roda (Universiti Putra Malaisia), Dr Ulrich Thumm (Hohenheim University)
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 51
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 160g
ISBN: 9781801462907
ISBN 10: 1801462909
Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 15 March 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active